Atlanta festivals take place all year, and are a great place to enjoy art, food, drinks and music. See this list of festivals and other transit-friendly events by month to plan your fun. Note that many events have been cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus pandemic, so be sure to check dates on the official event website.
Near MARTA (10 minutes or less walking distance from a station)
January
February
- Atlanta Winter Beer Fest
- Hot Chocolate 15K/5K
- Callanwolde Artist Market
- Mardi Gras Block Party
- Oysterfest at Park Tavern
- Steamhouse Lounge Oysterfest
- Atlanta Jugglers Festival
- Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
March
- American Craft Show
- Americana in the Park
- Atlanta Brunch Festival
- Atlanta Fair
- Atlanta Science Festival
- Beer Carnival
- Brookhaven Cherry Blossom Festival
- Chocolate and Art Show
- Daffodil Day
- Inman Park Restaurant Week
- Lucky Fest
- Rescue Dog Games
- PaddyFest
- St. Patrick’s Day Parade
April
- Dogwood Festival
- Festival on Ponce
- Inman Park Festival
- Spring Festival on Ponce
- Sweetwater 420 Fest
- Writer’s Festival
- Atlanta Spring Wine Festival
- Grilled Cheese Festival
May
- Atlanta Jazz Festival
- Atlanta Film Festival
- Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
- Atlanta Food and Wine Festival
- Brew at the Zoo
- Buckhead Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
- Decatur Arts Festival
- East Atlanta Beer Festival
- Fiesta Atlanta
- Fire in the Fourth
- Kirkwood Spring Fling
- MomoCon
- Shaky Knees Festival
- Sweet Auburn SpringFest
- Cocktails in the Garden
June
- Atlanta Food and Wine Festival
- Atlanta Summer Beer Fest
- Brookhaven Beer Fest
- Candler Park Music and Food Festival
- Chicken and Beer Festival
- Tunes from the Tombs
- Decatur Beach Party
- Movies in the District
- Old Fourth Ward Park Arts Festival
- Virginia Highland Summerfest
- Jazz Matters Concert Series
- Cocktails in the Garden
- Summer Indie Craft Experience
July
- Atlanta Ice Cream Festival
- Atlanta Street Food Festival
- Fourth of July Fireworks
- Peachtree Road Race
- Atlanta Open
- Pancake and Booze Art Show
- Cocktails in the Garden
- Jazz Matters Concert Series
August
- Atlanta Bar-B-Q Festival
- Barbeque, Blues & Bluegrass Festival
- German BierFest
- Imagine Music Festival
- Peachtree Latino Festival
- Piedmont Park Summer Art and Crafts Festival
- Atlanta Seafood & Craft Beer Festival
- Summer Shade Festival
- Cocktails in the Garden
September
- Atlanta Arts Festival
- Atlanta Pride Festival
- Buckhead Fine Arts Festival
- Cheese Fest Atlanta
- DragonCon
- East Atlanta Strut
- Fall Festival on Ponce
- Great Atlanta Beer Fest
- Kirkwood Wine Stroll
- Music Midtown
- Sandy Springs Festival
- Wheelbarrow Festival
October
- Atlanta Black Theatre Festival
- Atlanta World Kite Festival and Expo
- Brookhaven Arts Festival
- Brookhaven Chili Cook Off
- Candler Park Fall Fest
- Decatur Craft Beer Festival
- Little Five Points Halloween Parade
- Pabst Festival Atlanta
- Taste of Atlanta
- Taste of Chamblee
November
December
- Atlanta Santa Pub Crawl
- Children’s Christmas Parade
- Grant Park Candlelight Tour of Homes
- Kirkwood Home for the Holidays
- Virginia Highland Tour of Homes
